by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction Boredom. It’s a feeling we’ve all experienced, yet for teens...

The hippocampus is a fascinating part of your teen’s brain, integral to their memory, learning, emotional health, and resilience.

The teenage years are marked by significant brain development, emotional growth, and the search for identity.

Resilience isn’t just an inherent trait—it’s a skill set that can be cultivated. Drawing on insights from neuroscience,

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Parenting a teenager often feels like navigating uncharted waters. Between the...

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP The teenage years are a time of remarkable brain growth and transformation,...

by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP As parents, we all want the best for our children, guiding them through...

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP As a parent, understanding the risks that street-based fentanyl poses to your...

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is a critical brain region involved...

At the heart of this transformative period lies a small yet mighty part of the brain: the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Navigating through your teen's fentanyl addiction can feel like venturing into...

Explore the insula's role in addiction, its impact on emotional and motivational behaviors, and supportive therapies.